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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Brick Court Chambers boasts a strong bench with "barristers at the top of their game, who are able to provide the best technical advice". The Chambers is noted for its expert handling of high-value and sophisticated fraud disputes. Members are regularly called upon to represent a wide range of clients, including high net worth individuals and multinational corporations, in matters arising from allegations of bribery, conspiracy and misrepresentation. The team has considerable experience handling multi-jurisdictional claims. Recent instructions for the set include acting for NMC PLC in a audit negligence claim.

Paul Dennison and Tony Burgess are joint senior clerks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Laura Newton
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Laura Newton
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Band 1

Laura Newton is a commercial practitioner instructed in individual and multiparty international fraud actions. These arise out of various allegations including deceit and conspiracy.

She is pragmatic, bright, has good judgement and is on top of the details.

Mark Howard
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Mark Howard
1
Band 1

Mark Howard KC is a stalwart of the Bar who exudes confidence when handling high-profile fraud matters, many of which have an international dimension. His clients include multinational corporations, private equity companies and government bodies.

His absolute strength is in dealing with relatively niche points of law.

A market-leading heavyweight silk.

He is sensational in terms of setting the right course, and he is strategically very astute.

Tim Lord
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Tim Lord
1
Band 1

Tim Lord KC is a barrister of considerable versatility whose civil fraud practice is bolstered by his know-how in such areas as banking and finance, energy, professional negligence and insurance. He commands recognition for his effective courtroom advocacy.

He is an effective advocate and the go-to guy for strategic considerations in high-value fraud cases.

He is the best cross-examiner.

One of the best at the Bar for complex civil fraud cases but is also a delight to work with.

He is one of the very few super-silks in the market that always knows how best to win a case.

Ben Woolgar
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Ben Woolgar
2
Band 2

Ben Woolgar regularly appears in commercial disputes involving allegations of fraud and conspiracy. He is well regarded for his expertise in asset disclosure orders and freezing orders.

Ben carries the most extraordinary case load and is constantly available, providing high-quality advice under pressure and when the stakes are high.

He has a very forensic eye as well as a deep knowledge of the core principles around fraud.

Charlotte Tan
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Charlotte Tan
2
Band 2

Charlotte Tan is a skilled junior barrister who is regularly instructed in complex and high-value civil fraud litigation. She has experience handing disputes involving allegations of fraudulent trading, corruption and bribery, and is well versed in applications for interim relief, such as freezing orders. Her enviable client list includes both domestic and international clients.

Charlotte is very impressive all round. She is extremely thorough, incredibly organised and intellectually brilliant. She is a pleasure to work with.

She is excellent.

Roger Masefield
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Roger Masefield
2
Band 2

Roger Masefield KC has extensive experience handling high-value fraud disputes as part of his robust commercial litigation practice. He has acted on behalf of several sovereign states and sovereign wealth funds in complex and high-profile cases, and offers expertise in claims involving allegations of bribery and intimidation.

He is brilliant.

Simon Salzedo
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Simon Salzedo
2
Band 2

Simon Salzedo KC brings and defends valuable claims relating to such allegations as bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation and dishonesty. He has appeared in a number of cases deriving from overseas jurisdictions.

He makes it look effortless.

Craig Morrison
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Craig Morrison
3
Band 3

Craig Morrison KC is a strong barrister with expertise in commercial litigation, banking and arbitration. He is often instructed in claims concerning allegations of dishonesty, conspiracy and bribery.

He is very clever, extremely pleasant to work with and excellent tactically.

He is delightful with clients.

3
Fionn Pilbrow
3
Band 3

Fionn Pilbrow KC is an in-demand barrister with a reputation for taking tough domestic and international fraud cases to trial. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

He is clever, personable, eloquent and assured on his feet.

Fred Wilmot-Smith
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Fred Wilmot-Smith
3
Band 3

Fred Wilmot-Smith is already recognised as a go-to junior for cross-border high-profile civil fraud proceedings. He is also experienced in appellate matters.

He can very creatively create opportunities for clients given his real depth and knowledge. He finds practical solutions. He is hard-working and a breath of fresh air.

Fred is extremely bright, user-friendly, helpful and reliably good on the law.

Helen Davies
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Helen Davies
3
Band 3

Joint head of chambers Helen Davies KC is a very experienced commercial silk with experience before the Commercial Court and up to the Supreme Court. She brings this experience to bear in fraud cases, acting for a broad range of clients in claims involving deceit and misrepresentation.

Helen Davies KC is formidable.

Michael Bools
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Michael Bools
3
Band 3

Michael Bools KC is a well-regarded silk who is noted for his expertise in both obtaining and defending freezing orders. He is regularly instructed in high-profile and high-value civil fraud claims.

His written advocacy is spellbinding.

He has a calmer style of advocacy, which works quite well.

His knowledge and feel for the right tactics in a case are second to none.

Alec Haydon
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Alec Haydon
4
Band 4

Alec Haydon KC is a much-heralded litigator who acts for both claimants and defendants in complicated fraud actions involving such issues as asset tracing and freezing injunctions. He has appeared in a number of substantial oligarch disputes and cases involving claims brought by banks in Europe and Asia against former shareholders.

Alec's attention to detail and incisive approach aregreat for exploring the merits of a case.

Fred Hobson
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Fred Hobson
4
Band 4

Fred Hobson KC is particularly noted for his expertise in complex commercial disputes. He is regularly instructed on significant matters relating to civil fraud, including regarding injunctive relief.

He has a really good advocacy style, great tone and manner; a real velvet glove but can be an iron fist.

Fred Hobson KC is very good, clever and has a good sense of strategy.

Harry Matovu
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Harry Matovu
4
Band 4

Harry Matovu KC is an experienced practitioner with a varying commercial practice. He is regularly instructed in complex civil fraud matters, often with an international element. He is also praised for his courtroom advocacy.

A wonderful advocate.

His courtroom manner is elegant, but powerful and thought-provoking.

A kind, caring and passionate lawyer.

Kyle Lawson
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Kyle Lawson
4
Band 4

Kyle has gained an impressive reputation as a go-to junior for civil fraud cases. He has been instructed on some of the biggest cases in recent years on behalf of claimants and defendants, and has experience of multi-jurisdictional commercial matters as well as multimillion-pound domestic frauds.

He is a trojan in getting huge amounts of work done.

Richard Blakeley
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Richard Blakeley
4
Band 4

Richard Blakeley KC handles complex multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes arising from allegations of conspiracy, corruption and misrepresentation. He is familiar with obtaining and opposing freezing injunctions.

Richard Blakeley KC is exceptionally bright, a brilliant advocate and a master tactician.

His cross-examination was impressive.

His written advocacy is excellent.

Richard Eschwege
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Richard Eschwege
4
Band 4

Richard Eschwege KC possesses considerable expertise in fraud claims arising in the banking and energy sectors. He is regularly instructed in disputes concerning allegations of conspiracy and fraudulent misappropriation, and has considerable experience handling cases involving overseas jurisdictions.

He is ferociously intelligent and tenacious.

His attention to detail, energy and work ethic are really impressive.

Stephen Midwinter
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Stephen Midwinter
4
Band 4

Stephen Midwinter KC is a well-regarded silk who enjoys a busy fraud practice. He is regularly instructed in cases both in England and in the BVI, and acts for claimants as well as interested third parties.

He can capture the essence of the point really succinctly.

As an advocate, he is quite special.

Thomas Plewman SC
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Thomas Plewman SC
4
Band 4

Thomas Plewman SC KC is qualified in both England and South Africa. He is a well-regarded silk who acts for both claimants and defendants in high-profile, fraught civil fraud trials.

A perfectly balanced silk. He is commercially astute, extremely user-friendly and great on his feet.

He is incredibly calm under pressure and breaks complicated things into bitesize chunks that everyone can understand.

He is a super barrister on his feet.

Tony Singla
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Tony Singla
4
Band 4

Tony Singla KC centres his practice on heavyweight commercial and banking litigation. He receives regular instructions in complex fraud disputes, including large group actions.

An exceptionally good oral advocate; clear, measured and excellent on his feet.

He is user-friendly, collegiate and collaborative.

5
Georgina Petrova
5
Band 5

Georgina Petrova is building a notable civil fraud practice, drawing on her experience as a solicitor. She is involved in cross-jurisdictional matters that are of high value and complexity.

Georgina is tactically savvy and unbelievably quick to take in detail.

Tom Pascoe
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Tom Pascoe
5
Band 5

Tom Pascoe has experience in the largest, most complex civil fraud cases of recent times. He has acted for claimant insurers, corporates and governmental bodies in multimillion-pound and cross-border litigation.

A very calm advocate.

His advice is astute, and he has great attention to detail.

William Hooper
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William Hooper
5
Band 5

William Hooper possesses a strong civil fraud caseload, often acting as sole counsel on matters. He is experienced advising clients in fraught multi-jurisdictional fraud proceedings.

Will shows an incredible mastery of complex and detailed facts and a great passion for his work.

William Hooper is very good on his feet.

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Camilla Cockerill
U
Up and Coming

Camilla Cockerill gains recognition for her fast-growing civil fraud practice, in which she is routinely instructed on matters involving dishonesty and conspiracy. She has experience working in large teams and has appeared in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.

Camilla is extremely bright and meticulous.

She is very commercial, thorough and has an unrivalled attention to detail but is also a strategic thinker.

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Chintan Chandrachud
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Up and Coming

Chintan Chandrachud is a rising junior barrister who is regularly instructed on commercial fraud cases. He has experience acting in the Commercial Court, as well as in arbitrations.

A go-to junior who is really pragmatic.

His written work is excellent but he is also very collaborative and user-friendly.

His attention to detail is second to none, and he has a brilliant legal mind.

Edward Harrison
Edward Harrison
New Silks

Edward Harrison KC is a respected barrister who regularly acts for defendants, including several financial institutions, in high-value fraud cases and asset recovery proceedings. He has experience handling disputes arising from allegations of conspiracy and bribery.

He is very considered and he definitely gets the trust of the court.

He is a particularly compelling but understated advocate.

He is extremely thorough and precise in his advocacy.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Mark Howard KC
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Mark Howard KC
1
Band 1
Tim Lord KC
1
Tim Lord KC
1
Band 1
Roger Masefield KC
2
Roger Masefield KC
2
Band 2
Simon Salzedo KC
2
Simon Salzedo KC
2
Band 2
Craig Morrison KC
3
Craig Morrison KC
3
Band 3
3
Fionn Pilbrow KC
3
Band 3
Helen Davies KC
3
Helen Davies KC
3
Band 3
Michael Bools KC
3
Michael Bools KC
3
Band 3
Alec Haydon KC
4
Alec Haydon KC
4
Band 4
Fred Hobson KC
4
Fred Hobson KC
4
Band 4
Harry Matovu KC
4
Harry Matovu KC
4
Band 4
Richard Blakeley KC
4
Richard Blakeley KC
4
Band 4
Richard Eschwege KC
4
Richard Eschwege KC
4
Band 4
Stephen Midwinter KC
4
Stephen Midwinter KC
4
Band 4
Thomas Plewman SC KC
4
Thomas Plewman SC KC
4
Band 4
Tony Singla KC
4
Tony Singla KC
4
Band 4
Edward Harrison KC
Edward Harrison KC
New Silks

Juniors

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Laura Newton
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Laura Newton
1
Band 1
Ben Woolgar
2
Ben Woolgar
2
Band 2
Charlotte Tan
2
Charlotte Tan
2
Band 2
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